On an ordinary official road that is not too wide, a figure is walking forward slowly. This person does not look very old, about fifteen or sixteen years old. He is wearing ordinary gray clothes, but he is very tall. Strong, with bronze skin and big eyes, he looks very healthy.
Although he was dressed plainly, he had an aura about him that was very peculiar, giving people a sense of vitality but also a sharpness. This person is Hecao.
Hecao has come out from the Hu family and started his own trial. Every man in the Hu family has to pass a trial to complete his adult ceremony. The trial time is usually divided into about three years. They You can get one hundred silver coins from the Hu family, and you won't get any help from the family in the future.
Although it is impossible for anyone to follow such a trial and give them scores, there are requirements. First, it is required to record the living conditions of at least fifty species of plants in the wild. The more detailed the better, and the second is to write a travel diary. , write down clearly what you have done and where you have been in the past three years. These two tasks must be completed. As long as you complete these two tasks, then your three Each trial is considered passed.
The Hu family also has a third task, which is to find their own weapons. The higher the level of the weapon, the better you complete this task. The better you complete the task, after you return to the Hu family , will get more attention.
Although Xiao Hecao is walking alone now, he is carrying a small box on his back. This small box is made of wood and does not look very big. However, this small box has many functions. Not only paper and pens are used for writing, but you can also put a simple gift and some ordinary personal belongings.
The little crane grass walked forward happily, listening to the chatter of the plants on both sides of the road. He can also get a lot of useful information from those plants.
The Hu family would not provide much help to the disciples who were going out for trials, so Xiaohecao had no horses. We didn’t take the Hu family’s boat, so we had to walk.
Now Xiao Hecao has been away from the Hu family for seven days. He has already stepped out of the Hu family's sphere of influence. He has been traveling most of the past few days, and he does not feel hard at all. Because when he was on the road, he would listen to other plants chatting. If he found that a plant was sick, he would stop and treat it, so he didn't walk very fast.
As he was walking forward, suddenly some crops appeared on both sides of the road. As soon as he saw these crops, Xiao Hecao knew that there must be a village ahead, and he couldn't help but smile. Because having a village means there are people, and people means that he can go there to have a hot meal.
Planters are actually very hard-working. Sometimes they have to stay in the wild for a long time and cannot eat a bite of hot food for a long time, because some places are not suitable for making fire at all.
Xiaohecao quickened his pace and walked forward. At the same time, he involuntarily reached out and touched a small badge on his left chest. This badge looked very simple. The badge is round, with a small tree on it, and a star on top of the small tree.
That star is not for decoration. That is a symbol of status. That star represents a first-level planter, and the highest level of a planter is level six. Now in the entire soul world, there are very few six-level planters, like Hu Yuan, who is only level five. Just a planter.
But don’t underestimate this first-level plant master’s badge. With this badge, no one will collect any taxes for the little crane grass when he arrives in that city. Moreover, he can get good care from the planters' association in any city, and the planters' association will also arrange for him. Food and accommodation, of course, also cost money, but there will be a certain discount.
In addition to these, if you wear this badge, you can also treat people and plants. It can be said that this badge is a symbol of status. There are many plant souls, and they have been fighting for this small badge all their lives. struggle.
For example, in the villages he met on the road, when they saw a first-level planter, they would warmly receive him and then ask him to help look at the plants in their village. If the plants in their village needed treatment, the villagers would The people will also give him some reward. You must know that in ordinary small villages like this, they cannot afford to hire planters, and no planters will specially come to a small village like theirs to give him some money. The plants in their village cure illnesses.
After a while, Xiao Hecao saw a small village. This small village was not very far from the official road. The whole village seemed to have only a hundred households. It was not very big, but the houses in the village looked pretty good. The people in this village should live a good life.
Xiao Hecao walked slowly towards the village. The houses in the whole village were far away from the official road. There was only one house next to the official road. This house was very big. There was also a facade on the side facing the official road. There is a rocker hanging on the room, which seems to be a place for rest and relaxation.
Xiao Hecao did not go to the village, but came to the small shop. Small shops like this usually have no shop name, and the store is not very big. There are only nine tables inside. At this time, there are no who.
There were two people in the store, an old man and a young man. The old man was sitting behind the counter, looking at the account book in his hand, while the young man was sitting at a table in the store, typing. Sleepy.
As soon as the little crane grass arrived in front of the store, the old man behind the counter saw the little crane grass. He first noticed the little crane grass's clothes, then he saw the soul of the little crane grass, and finally he saw the little crane grass's chest. The old man couldn't help but be stunned when he saw the planter's badge of the little crane grass. Then his face lit up. He rushed out from behind the counter, saluted to the little crane grass and said, "I've seen you before." Mr. Plant Master, I didn’t expect that the shop could receive a Master Plant Master today. This is really a blessing for the shop. I don’t know whether you want to rest in the shop or just want to eat something.”
Xiao Hecao looked at the old man, smiled slightly and said: "I'm just passing by, I just want to eat something here before leaving. Old man, you don't have to be too polite. Prepare some steamed buns for me and make two vegetables." ”
The old man responded heartily, kicked the young men awake, and asked the men to go to the kitchen behind to prepare food for Little Crane Grass. Xiaohecao put down the box and found a table to sit down.
The old man has been following Xiaohecao. When he saw Xiaohecao sitting down, he picked up the teapot on the table and gave Xiaohecao a cup of tea. Then he put the teacup in front of Xiaohecao and said to Xiaohecao. Cao said: "Please use it, sir."
Xiao Hecao smiled and said: "Old man, there is no need to be so polite. You can go and do your work."
The old man looked at Xiaohecao, but he hesitated to speak. Xiaohecao looked at the old man with some confusion and said: "What's the matter, old man? Please tell me if you have anything. If I can do it, I will definitely help." "
When the old man heard what Xiaohecao said, his face couldn't help but be happy and said: "Thank you, sir. Sir, you can see that we are just a small village here. The people in the village are farming for a living. This year's crops are so hot." Yes, it seems to be another good year, but for some reason, strange things happened in the woods to the east of the village a few days ago. Everyone who entered the woods was injured. The people said that what injured them was a plant. The plant looked like a small tree, but it was very powerful. The people in our village were no match for that small tree. Do you know if your Excellency can help us go there to have a look? Although our village is still doing well, we can’t afford much money. We only prepared ten gold coins as reward. If Your Excellency agrees, the people in our village will definitely I will be grateful for your great kindness."
When Xiaohecao heard what the old man said, he became curious. He thought about it, nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go and have a look after I have eaten." When the old man heard Xiaohecao agreed, He thanked Xiao Hecao with an excited look, then turned and went to the kitchen. After a while, he came out with four dishes and a plate of big steamed buns.
The old man put the vegetables and steamed buns on the table and said to Xiao Hecao: "Sir, please feel free to use them. There is nothing good on the small table, so I can only aggrieve you."
Xiao Hecao smiled and waved his hand and said: "There's no need to be polite, old man. You can go and do your work. After I've finished eating, take me to the place you mentioned." The old man responded, turned around and walked into the kitchen. , and soon the young man came out of the kitchen and stood respectfully not far from the Xiaohecao table, not daring to say a word.
Xiao Hecao was really hungry. After eating three steamed buns and a lot of vegetables, he felt full. He put down his chopsticks, took another sip of tea, and then turned to face The young man said: "Brother, I've finished eating. Can you take me to the woods that the old man just mentioned?"
When the young man heard what Xiao Hecao said, he quickly said: "Yes, yes, please." After saying that, he led Xiao Hecao to the back of the store.
Xiao Hecao was stunned as soon as he came out of the store, because there were many villagers standing in front of him. It seemed that these villagers had just gathered. The leader was the old man in the store. When the old man saw Xiao He When the grass came out, he immediately bowed to the little crane grass and said: "I have met you, sir. Thank you, sir." The villagers behind him also said in unison: "Thank you, sir." Those people did not care about the little crane grass. He looked down upon him because of his age. In a place with strict hierarchy like the soul world, even if Xiao Hecao was young, people in the village would not dare to be rude to Xiao Hecao.
Xiaohecao didn't pay attention at all. He just smiled slightly and said: "Old man, you are too polite. Please lead the way." The old man didn't say anything more. He stepped aside and made a gesture to Xiaohecao. The gesture of invitation said: "My lord, please." Xiao Hecao nodded and walked forward. The old man and other villagers crowded behind Xiao Hecao. The old man guided Xiao Hecao in the direction from time to time. After a while, Everyone arrived at a forest. When they saw the forest, Xiao Hecao finally understood why the people in the village were so anxious to hire someone to deal with the beating plant, because the forest was too close to the village. (To be continued.)
